Author: Communications Manager

The RSGB 2022 Bandplans have been published online. In response to feedback, the Excel version is now tabbed by frequency but the alternative viewer still uses wavelengths for those who prefer the information in that format.

Last year, we shared a survey with questions around the timing of some RSGB VHF Contests and we are grateful to the people who responded. The outcome of this was that: We are retaining the timing of the Backpackers Contests as they were last year since the majority of respondents appreciate the quiet final hour […]

The RSGB National Radio Centre will re-open to visitors from Monday 31 January and will be open seven days a week. Visitors will be encouraged to wear face masks although this will not be mandatory. The number of people accessing the radio room will be limited and, for the time being, visiting radio amateurs will […]

Ofcom has kindly agreed to an RSGB request that radio amateurs licensed by Ofcom may celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty The Queen by using the special RSL ‘Q’. This will be available for use throughout June 2022 and will require a Notice of Variation that will be available via our website shortly. The Society is […]

Our Tonight@8 spring programme is on the website and we have a great line-up of talks. Heather Lomond, M0HMO inspired everyone this month with a presentation on software construction. We finish in April with a presentation by BBC journalist Laurie Margolis, G3UML on how amateur radio helped to break the story of the Falklands War. […]

Are you a member of a university amateur radio club? Would you like to find one to join? Or are you keen to revive or even start a new one? The RSGB has created a web page to help university radio amateurs contact each other. You could also use the page if you’re interested in learning […]

Due to the recent resignation of Andy Mace as an RSGB Board Director, there are now two elected Board Director vacancies as well as eight Regional Representative roles to be filled. The online nomination process is still open and completed papers, with supporting nominations, must be received by 2359UTC on 31 January 2022.

Recent changes in the Regional Team and RSGB Board have brought new members to RSGB Nominations Committee. Tony Miles, MM0TMZ joins as the Regional Forum Nominee and David Hills, G6PYF is the Nominated Director representative. We’d like to welcome them to their new roles.

Roger Cooke, G3LDI of Norfolk ARC was interviewed on BBC Radio Norfolk yesterday to talk about Morse Code in celebration of ‘Learn your name in Morse Code Day’. Roger is the RSGB’s GB2CW Coordinator and has also written a book about Morse Code which you can buy in the RSGB Shop. Listen to his interview […]

Laurie’s presentation BBC journalist and long-time RSGB member Laurie Margolis broke the fact of the invasion of the Falklands through amateur radio. Here’s how… He will also cover his involvement in the 1970 King Hussein story. In this 40th anniversary year since the Falklands War, we are delighted to have this presentation from Laurie. About […]